Currently, our apartment is all laminant flooring which is perfect while we potty train.  I agree about the area rugs though.  We have one in the bathroom and another in the bedroom and Eury is convinced they are the perfect place to pee.  And since she started the cats compete with her and pee on it as well.  OY! LOL
 
One question though... what is a belly band?  

 Chelle